jessica's mother reported her missing when she woke up. eight hours after the little girl was last seen on her way to school. >> it's just a real horrible situation. i can't believe something like this would happen so close to home. >> reporter: now a shocked and frightened community has rallied to help in any way it can. >> i just can't fathom losing a child, and it's -- it's been devastating for our families the last three days. went out, volunteered and searched. >> reporter: but police are not asking for any more volunteers, only for help in distributing these fliers and for people to keep their eyes open for little jessica. jessica's family has not spoken publicly about this case. police say they are separated, her father living in missouri, her mother living here just outside of denver. savannah? >> all right, miguel almaguer, thank you. >> let's go over to the news desk. a lot of other stories making headlines. natalie is there with those. natalie, good morning. >> good morning, matt and savannah. good morning, everyone. >>> a new t